Op Shop Day / Donation Sorting Drive
Donation Sorting Drive
Children help sort, fold and pack donated items for a local charity or op shop. A meaningful way to give back to the community.
How to run it
- Contact a local charity to learn what they accept.
- Invite families to donate clean, suitable items.
- Children sort items into labelled boxes.
- Deliver or arrange collection and share a thank-you.
You will need
- boxes
- labels
- markers
Make it easier or harderYounger children can sort by colour or type; older children can keep an inventory.
SafetyEducators check donations first and remove anything sharp, broken or unsafe.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2Children contribute to their community and learn about reusing goods.
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